Cambridge kids approached by strangers offering rides

Police are advising parents to speak to their children about street safety tips after receiving three reports in the past week of children being offered rides by strangers.

The incidents took place in north Cambridge. In all three incidents the descriptions of the vehicles and drivers were different.

Boys and girls, all elementary school students, were offered rides. None accepted and no one was harmed.

One incident was reported on Oct. 27 in the area of Gunn Avenue and Brewster Place. On Oct. 31 another incident was reported on Adler Drive. The third incident was reported Nov. 1 at Gunn Avenue and Thomas Street.

Detectives are trying to determine whether or not the incidents are connected. Anyone with information is asked to call 519-653-7700, ext. 2236.

Cambridge kids approached by strangers offering rides

NewsNov 03, 2011Waterloo Region Record

Police are advising parents to speak to their children about street safety tips after receiving three reports in the past week of children being offered rides by strangers.

The incidents took place in north Cambridge. In all three incidents the descriptions of the vehicles and drivers were different.

Boys and girls, all elementary school students, were offered rides. None accepted and no one was harmed.

One incident was reported on Oct. 27 in the area of Gunn Avenue and Brewster Place. On Oct. 31 another incident was reported on Adler Drive. The third incident was reported Nov. 1 at Gunn Avenue and Thomas Street.

Detectives are trying to determine whether or not the incidents are connected. Anyone with information is asked to call 519-653-7700, ext. 2236.

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Cambridge kids approached by strangers offering rides

NewsNov 03, 2011Waterloo Region Record

Police are advising parents to speak to their children about street safety tips after receiving three reports in the past week of children being offered rides by strangers.

The incidents took place in north Cambridge. In all three incidents the descriptions of the vehicles and drivers were different.

Boys and girls, all elementary school students, were offered rides. None accepted and no one was harmed.

One incident was reported on Oct. 27 in the area of Gunn Avenue and Brewster Place. On Oct. 31 another incident was reported on Adler Drive. The third incident was reported Nov. 1 at Gunn Avenue and Thomas Street.